The Joe & Lisa Basile Podcast

Happy New Year! And Happy New Laws! Joe and Lisa go through some of the new laws taking effect as we enter 2024. We discuss anti-discrimination laws in the workplace regarding cannabis users, non-compete clauses, lowering of security deposits for rentals, internet privacy laws, and more! #NewYear2024 #California #Fresno #WorkplaceLaws #SocialMediaLaws #NatureLaws #EntertainmentLaws #Epiphany 

Christmas traditions at home and around the world. Join the festive talk with Joe and Lisa as they discuss top streaming Christmas songs, personal Christmas traditions, and explore how other countries celebrate Christmas. Merry Christmas! #Christmas2023 #HappyHolidays #ChristmasTraditions #Spotify #ChristmasSongs #MariahCarey #Sweden #Norway #Celtic #LatinAmerica #Germany #France #Australia #Philippines #Asia #Japan #Africa #Kenya #Egypt #TheCongo #TheGambia #Liberia #China #Nativity #Jesus #Santa 

It's a Holly Jolly Grinchmas with top 10 Christmas movies and new laws going into effect in 2024! Push play for a fun Christmassy discussion with Joe and Lisa Basile... oh, we mean Syrup and Jollybum Pricklydust.  #Christmas2023 #Hanukkah2023 #Fresno #California #Newsom #NewsTalk #Republican #Democrat #NewLaws2024 #ChristmasMovies #Elf #TheSantaClause #ItsAWonderfulLife #WhiteChristmas #DieHard #Rudolph #FrostyTheSnowman #HomeAlone #MinimumWage #FastFood #MedicalWorkers #MMA #Retirement  

Can a third party ever seat a US president? No Labels Party is trying for the 2024 election. Donald Trump is also trying, of course, and he has some ideas of how he wants to use the military domestically. OH, and of course we discuss Christmas and events in the valley. Happy December! #Christmas2023 #ChristmasLights #ChristmasParade #Trump #Biden #PresidentialElection2024 #NoLabelsParty #USMilitary #Crime #Fresno #Clovis #California 

Bitwise is back in the news as co-CEOs strike a deal with the SEC, House Select Committee on China shares investigation report on the illegal lab in Reedley, and 7 things to stop worrying about this Thanksgiving.  Happy Thanksgiving/Christmas/Holiday Season!  #Thanksgiving2023 #BlackFriday2023 #Thanksgiving #BlackFriday #CDC #ReedleyLab #China #California #Fresno #HouseSelectCommittee #Bitwise #SEC #Fraud #Investigation #Christmas 

Veteran’s Day, Fresno county Supervisors’ vote regarding LGBTQ books in the children’s section of public libraries, and the best cities in the country to retire. Join us every Saturday at 11am and catch us on podcast where ever you get your podcasts. Follow us on social media @basilekmj - Facebook, Instagram, X, and Threads #VeteransDay2023 #VeteransDay #Fresno #California #LGBTQChildrensBooks #LGBTQ #FresnoCounty #Retirement #Pennsylvania #Florida #Ohio

There is a lot to discuss this week. Joe and Lisa focus on the update on the FUSD teacher strike, CSU system could also face a strike, Trump has ideas for higher education if he gets re-elected, and of course... Daylight Saving Time.  #DaylightSavingTime #FallBack #FUSD #Fresno #California #AmericanAcademy #Trump #Biden #CSU #College #University #Strike #TeacherStrike #FacultyStrike 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss Halloween events around town (including the FREE Trunk-or-Treat event at First Street Church Saturday October 28th at 5pm) as well as the details and impact of the looming Fresno Unified teachers' strike. Stay tuned, stay safe, and have fun! Happy Halloween! #TrunkOrTreat #Halloween #Fresno #California #FUSD #FresnoUnifiedSchoolDistrict #TeachersStrike #SubstituteTeachers #PicketLine #HappyHalloween #NewsTalkRadio 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss findings from a new survey out of the University of Virginia. The poll finds a large portion of Americans on either side of the aisle support exploring alternatives to democracy, including using violence to stop political opponents.  #UniversityOfVirginia #Democracy #Authoritarian #Survey #Politics #Democrat #Republican #Trump #Biden #FreedomOfSpeech #FirstAmmendment 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss some hard topics including the war in the middle east, a new law regarding mental health, nuclear war, and climate change.  #Biden #Israel #Hamas # Palestine #ClimateChange #NuclearWar #WhiteHouse #GavinNewsom #California #MentalHealth #NewLaws #Republicans #Democrats #TedCruz #Trump #War #MiddleEast 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss the near shutting of the government, what could be behind the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, and Kat Von D goes viral for reasons that surprise many! They also coin a term for high society democrats. Oh, and the Big Fresno Fair is back!  #Russia #Ukraine #KatVonD #LAInk #McCarthy #Biden #Fresno #California #ShutDown #HouseSpeaker #BigFresnoFair #JesusIsJewish #SpiritualNews #

It's almost October, so let the scary stories begin! This week Joe and Lisa discuss a new terrifying whistle based on an ancient Aztec artifact and a few of the 23 new gun laws Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law this week. So, grab a pumpkin spice latte, enjoy the cool(ish) breeze outside, and enjoy the show!  #Autumn #PSL #Newsom #California #Mexico #AztecDeathWhistle #GunLaws #NewsTalkRadio

Welcome to the weekend! This week Joe and Lisa discuss Ron DeSantis's energy plan including a promise of $2/gallon of gas. They also discuss lawmakers' petition to remove Donald Trump from the California 2024 ballot. Happy Fall! #FreedomToFuel #Trump2024 #DeSantis2024 #California #Florida #Newsom #Texas #PowerGrid #FossilFuels #GreenEnergy 

It's that time of year... getting bills signed or vetoed into law in California. Regardless of where you live, often what passes in CA makes its way across the country, so you'll want to know what's happening. This week Joe and Lisa discuss the new bills that have passed and are now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for approval or rejection. Among those bills: offering free condoms to high school students, providing gender-neutral bathrooms in each school, and banning certain school suspensions.  #FreeCondoms #Abstinence #STD #STI #GenderNeutralBathroom #ElementarySchool #MiddleSchool #HighSchool #CALaw #GavinNewsom #HunterBiden #Indictment #Suspension #WillfulDefiance #Enabling #Discipline #Values 

This week Joe and Lisa cover a couple of hot topics. Trump and Biden are neck and neck in the polls... and people have thoughts - especially Lisa. Covid cases are increasing, and we ask the question do we trust the government to handle a response to a covid spike? Also, McDonald's announced a new side menu item and social media is a buzz. #McDonalds #Trump #Biden #Covid #Polls #EmergencyResponse #ApplePie #SnackWrap #PresidentialElection2024 #HereWeGoAgain #Rematch

With Mitch McConnell and Diane Feinstein in the news for their health, discussions of an age limit in congress are everywhere -- including this show! Joe and Lisa talk age and competency as well as the mugshot seen around the world.  #Trump #Biden #McConnell #Feinstein #Ageism #TermLimits #Congress #Mugshot #NewsTalkRadio 

It may be the end of the world as we know it, but we feel fine. This week Joe and Lisa dive into stories such as California looking to invest in hydrogen cars, California and its hazardous waste processing issues, and Ted Cruz challenging Anheuser-Busch claiming it's advertising to children. Oh, and Joe has the answer to all our toxic trash problems. Listen now for a fun take on the news! #BudLight #TedCruz #California #Trump #Biden #Enivironment #HydrogenCars #HazardousWaste 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss the possibility of a teachers' strike in Fresno, law and order and vigilantism in Stockton, and the fires in Hawaii.  #Hawaii #Newsom #California #Fresno #Stockton #SanFrancisco #BackToSchool  

This week Joe and Lisa discuss an illegal medical lab found in Reedley, the strange court proceedings with Hunter Biden, a government whistleblower describes alien coverups, and Florida OKs Prager U to design curriculum for schools.  #PragerU #HunterBiden #Reedley #CentralValley #California #Fresno #Washington #HouseSubcommittee #UFOs #UAPs #Whistleblower #Florida #Racism 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss a variety of topics in the news including a monster Costco proposed to come to Fresno, stores and police trying to crack down on thefts in San Francisco, is AI getting dumber, and a U.S. soldier flees to North Korea for refuge. Stay cool and stay safe... oh, and listen to Joe and Lisa Basile on KMJ.  #KMJ #Fresno #CentralValley #California #USA #NorthKorea #ChatGPT #SanFrancisco #Costco #OpenAI 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss staying cool in the heat, the FDA approves a non-prescription oral contraceptive, Republicans present documents that prove political coverups on the origin of Covid, and a teacher was fired over disagreeing with the district's ban on the song "Rainbowland." #Opill #FDA #Rainbowland #CovidCoverup #Republican #Democrat #HeatWave #ElNino #Fresno #CentralValley #California #Wisconsin #Subcommittee #SaturdayVibes #MileyCyrus #DollyParton 

Knock, knock! Who's there? It's El Nino! This week Joe and Lisa help define El Nino and why it matters, as well as speculation or evidence of Newsom's bid for the democratic presidential candidate and a new staggering study showing links between cannabis use and severe mental health disorders. All this and more with Joe and Lisa Basile on KMJ.  #DonateBlood #ElNino #LaNina #CannabisUseDisorder #MentalHealth #Newsom #Biden #PresidentialElection2024 #Democrat #Republican 

Happy Independence, America! It's that time of the year when Joe and Lisa discuss all things 4th of July including personal fireworks, pet safety, and where to celebrate this year. They also have a discussion on a new California bill that raises the question: should children 12+ be able to seek mental health help without the consent of their parents? Tune in, have fun, and stay safe! #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #IndependenceDay2023 #Fireworks #Fresno #California #Clovis #America #MentalHealthcare #CaliforniaBill #PetSafety #Democrat #Republican #HolidayWeekend #Politics #NewsTalk

Happy Father's Day weekend! There is a lot to discuss in this episode, including Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election being asked if they will pardon Donald Trump, a high school graduation refusing to hand out diplomas over stage behavior and audience reaction, and of course... Father's Day: what dads really want.  #FathersDay #HappyFathersDay #Pennsylvania #California #Fresno #Trump #Election2024 #Graduation #Republican #Democrat 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss Newsom's announcement desiring to add a 28th amendment to the U.S. constitution regarding gun control. Should it be done? Can it be done? What is he proposing and why? Also in the news, Mike Pence throws his hat into the 2024 presidential ring. Does anyone care? This and more coming up on the Joe and Lisa Basile podcast. #Newsom #28thAmendment #California #2024PresidentialCampaign #Fresno #MikePence

This week, Joe and Lisa discuss in detail the ins and outs of the fall of Fresno's darling, Bitwise. What happened? Who knew? Who's affected? What's next? #Fresno #Bitwise #Newsom #California #Texas #Ohio #MemorialDay #NewsTalk #KMJNOW #Lawsuit #Taxes 

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! This week Joe and Lisa do a deep dive into the Surgeon General's latest warning about the dangerous effects of social media on children. The discussion ranges from possible adverse effects to what the Surgeon General recommends... does it matter and can it make a difference? #SurgeonGeneral #SocialMedia #MemorialDay2023 #NewsTalkRadio 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss the top paying graduating majors from a 4-year college and the California assembly passes a bill to ban certain food additives in popular snacks. Happy continuing graduation season!  #Fresno #NewsTalkRadio #Skittles #RedDye #FDA #STEM #Graduation2023 @KMJNOW

Happy Mother's Day Weekend! This week Joe and Lisa discuss the Biden administration's proposal on fossil fuel rules, Oakland teachers' strike, and what the mother in your life may really want for Mother's Day.  #Fresno #California #BlueIsMoreTealThanRed #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #Biden #EPA #FossilFuels #Solar #OaklandSchools #CommonGood #MentalHealthAwareness 

Did you get enough sleep last night? This week, Joe and Lisa discuss graduation season, Fresno is ranked on a sleep study list, and the return of Megabus to the Central Valley.  #Megabus #Fresno #SleepHygiene #NoisePollution #LightPollution #California #Graduation2023 

It's finally feeling like spring and the summer forecast is out: mosquitoes. Joe and Lisa discuss their mosquito plans as well as the ongoing accusations of a culture of fear at FUSD and the fentanyl bills that passed in California and the ones that didn't. Stay cool!  #FUSD #Fresno #Superintendent #California #FentanylCrisis #Mosquitoes #TulareLake #CentralValley 

We're back to let you know we can really shake 'em down! In this episode of Joe and Lisa Basile on KMJ, Joe and Lisa reminisce about rare sightings of iconic marketing vehicles as well as discuss the recent teen takeover event and Chicago leaders' response. They also touch on the latest news regarding Alec Baldwin's charges and the events leading up to that fateful day on the Rust set.  #Wienermobile #GoodYearBlimp #Fresno #Clovis #California #Arizona #AlecBaldwin #Chicago #TeenTakeover #CrimeAndPunishment #Rehabilitation #Response #PoliticallyCorrected #PCEpisode10

Happy Holy Week! In this episode, Joe and Lisa go through popular Easter traditions and their origins as well as the biblical history of the events surrounding Easter. So, hide the eggs and bake a cake because Jesus is risen! @BasileKMJ #Easter #GoodFriday #SilentSaturday #Scatterday #Resurrection #HotCrossBuns #EasterEggHunt

This week, Joe and Lisa pick through the details of former President Trump’s indictment and the reactions to it. Oh, and there is some comedy, too ... of course. Happy April 1st! #TrumpIndictment #DonaldTrump #NewYork #GrandJury #SupremeCourt #NancyPelosi #MikePence #America #California #Fresno #AprilFools 

It's all anyone is talking about: the weather! Joe and Lisa not only discuss the unusual weather in California, but also a new step in helping the homeless of Fresno, parents in Utah have more control (or do they?) over their kids' social media use, and which countries are the happiest in the world? Oh, and Lisa is a little overtired and it shows. Enjoy this latest episode of information and humor! #Fresno #California #AtmosphericRiver #Tornado #LosAngeles #HappiestCountries #Utah #SocialMediaLaws #TulareLake #Flooding #Scandanavia 

With the recent weather changes, Joe and Lisa discuss and rename climate change. They also discuss a new proposal for prison reform, Poland supplying jets to Ukraine, and a newish fighting sport. Happy Spring! #Spring #ClimateChange #Poland #Ukraine #USA #California #Fresno #SanQuentin #Norway #SlapFighting 

Staying warm in the studio, Joe and Lisa discuss the winter weather state of emergency, the intriguing patent that Ford has applied for, and should domestic workers be afforded the same worker compensation rights as everyone else... and who should pay for it? Subscribe to the Joe and Lisa Basile Podcast so you never miss an episode! #WinterWeather #Snow #California #Fresno #CentralValley #USA #WorkersCompensation #Ford #AIRepot 

This week Joe and Lisa discuss the wild weather, the train derailment disaster in Ohio, when people should or shouldn’t use ChatGPT, and the results of a large trial for the 4-day work week.  #EastPalestine #Ohio #NorfolkSouthern #ChatGPT #ThreeDayWeekend #FourDayWorkWeek #KMJ #TalkRadio #Fresno #Snow #WinterWeather #California #England 

This week, Joe and Lisa discuss a number of topics including betting at the Super Bowl, a proposed bill requiring California gun owners to have liability insurance, Clovis West high school administration, students, and parents react to the onslaught of violent threats, and should prison inmates be allowed to vote?  Sponsored by Fresno Tire Company @fresnotire #Fresno #California #Clovis #FBI #SafeSchools #GunLaws #RightToVote #CaliforniaLaws 

Happy month of love, Black History Month, presidents’ month, Super Bowl month, and shortest month of the year! This week Joe and Lisa discuss the ominous balloon from China floating over the U.S., the end to the Covid emergency, and the reversal of a gun law protecting domestic violence victims. As always, all this and more on the Joe and Lisa Basile show! Sponsored by Fresno Tire Company @fresnotire #ChineseSpyBalloon #USA #China #SuperBowlLVII #GunLaw #DomesticViolence #Covid #Biden #February #TalkRadio

In this week’s episode, Joe and Lisa explore the story of the Virginia teacher shot by her 6-year-old student and discuss who is at fault. Also in the news, the 49ers are in the final playoff game for the Super Bowl, and Netflix threatens to charge more for password sharing.  Sponsored by Fresno Tire Company @fresnotireco  #California #Fresno #49ers #SanFransisco #NFLPlayoffs #Netflix #Virginia #Philadelphia #Cincinatti #VirginiaTeacher 

How is it almost Super Bowl season already? This week Joe and Lisa discuss the NFL playoffs as well as dialogue about the charges brought against Alec Baldwin,  protests over retirement age in France, and Neo Nazis planning a “meet and greet” in Fresno. So, load up your nachos and put up your feet, it’s time to ditch your New Year’s resolution. Sponsored by Fresno Tire Company @FresnoTire Fresnotire.net #NFLPlayoffs #Superbowl2023 #France #Retirement #Fresno #California #Texas #AlecBaldwin #Manslaughter #AFN

We hope you are staying safe and dry as we weather (pun intended) another atmospheric river! Also in the news this week and on the Joe and Lisa Basile show: President Biden is in deep waters following a discovery of classified documents, forecasting the 2024 election cycle, and the Navy releases more videos of objects in the sky, besides storm clouds.  Sponsored by Fresno Tire Company, @fresnotire, fresnotire.net #AtmosphericRiver #California #Fresno #CentralValley #Biden #Trump #Election2024 #UAPs #Navy #Flooding #Weather

It’s a new year with new laws. In this episode, we discuss Fresno’s rescinding of the $0 bail covid rule, some new laws that have come into effect in California, and why Finland has been voted once again as the happiest country in the world. Oh, and we discuss the crazy weather, too. Stay safe, stay dry! Sponsored by Fresno Tire Company @fresnotire fresnotire.net #California #Fresno #BombCyclone #ZeroDollarBail #Finland #America #NewYearNewLaws #Hello2023 #HappiestCountry #SaturdayVibes #Crime #NewsTalk

Happy New Year! In this episode we cover the biggest story of the week: Southwest Airlines systems implode; and the biggest stories of the year: 2022 in review. From Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Elon Musk, Omicron to Roe v. Wade, and inflation to Will Smith... it’s been a year.  Thank you to our sponsor: Fresno Tire Company @fresnotire Follow Joe and Lisa Basile on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @basilekmj #2022 #2023 #NewYearsEve #Covid #Russia #Ukraine #KMJ #Fresno #California #SouthwestAirlines #WillSmith #ElonMusk #Twitter #Inflation #RoeVWade #SupremeCourt #Economy #HappyNewYear @kmjnow